Budapest vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $1867 $5431 $1462 $1976
Rent $499 $732 $778 $2891 $752 $869
Groceries $108 $87 $281 $383 $112 $146
Dining out $202 $131 $182 $656 $169 $292
Cafe $29 $18 $49 $72 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $96 $159 $326 $125 $152
Mobile internet $9 $16 $25 $45 $4 $16
Public transportation $36 $21 $11 $220 $8 $38
Taxis $27 $14 $9 $78 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $30 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $81 $100 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $9 $20 $74 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $73 $64 $195 $53 $66
Gym $37 $15 $69 $55 $33 $34
Yoga $48 $54 $65 $197 $37 $87
Massage $26 $20 $51 $109 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow